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Jamun Seed Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Bixa Botanical

Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Jamun Seed Powder is a dietary supplement by Bixa Botanical with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for blood sugar support, digestive upset and diarrhea, sore throat and mouth health.Based on those ingredients, 186 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Eugenia jambolana, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Jamun Seed Powder by Bixa Botanical

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains a single active ingredient: jambolan powder (Eugenia jambolana). Jambolan is a traditional seed used in folk medicine, especially in South Asia.

The powder form lets you add it to foods or drinks as a supplement. There are no inactive ingredients listed — it's just the powder itself.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Jambolan product and its label doesn't state a use — see Jambolan's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence we hold on jambolan for diabetes and venous leg ulcers is insufficient to rate — we don't have reliable data on how well it works for these uses in people. While animal studies suggest it may lower blood glucose, that's not proof it will help you.

Talk to your pharmacist about whether this fits what you're hoping to treat.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Jambolan

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

The fruit of the jambolan plant is eaten as food widely, but concentrated supplement doses like this powder aren't well studied in people. The safety data advises against taking jambolan supplements during pregnancy and breastfeeding — there simply isn't enough information to know it's safe in medicinal amounts.

If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Jambolan

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Jambolan.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 186 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this powder, double-check these medication types: diabetes drugs (insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, and others), because jambolan lowers blood sugar and the combination raises your low blood sugar risk; and drugs metabolized through the CYP2C9 pathway in your liver, including some blood thinners, heart medications, and pain relievers, because jambolan may raise their levels. If you take sitagliptin (Januvia) for diabetes, also flag that — the interaction is complex and needs monitoring.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Jambolan powder might interest you if you're exploring traditional remedies, but it has documented interactions with diabetes medications and a large group of drugs your liver processes. If you take any prescription medications — especially diabetes drugs or heart and blood pressure medicines — check them against the tool below before you start.

Pregnant or breastfeeding folks should skip it. Chat with your pharmacist about whether this is right for you.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 22, 2024.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Jamun Seed Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand Bixa Botanical
Barcode (UPC) 8904289000978
Net contents 200 Gram(s); 7 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2024
DSLD ID 321507
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Women (not pregnant or lactating), Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Jamun Seed Powder by Bixa Botanical, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
3 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Gram(s)
Servings per container
66
UPC/BARCODE
8904289000978
IngredientAmount% DV
Eugenia jambolana, Powder3 Gram(s)--

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: One - Two teaspoon with warm water daily before food or as directed by your health practitioner.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Trademark of Bixa Botanical INC, USA

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Food Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and this product is a herbal food supplement and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent a disease.

Precautions

Warning: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including lead which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov/food.

This product is not intended for use by those with a serious medical condition or pregnant or lactating women.

Consult your physician before use.

Do not use if seal is broken.

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in cool and dry place.

Formulation

Product of India

Vegan

Non-GMO

General Statements

Over 140 Years of Quality Trust More than a company, Bixa Botanical is a dream - to share the collective knowledge of five generations of a family with the world; secrets of herbal healing that have been painstakingly accumulated over the last 140 years. Over 500 varieties of herbs are exclusively cleaned, processed and packed in the company's ultra-modern in-house facilities.

Mfg. Lic. No : MP25D/14/318

Seals/Symbols

GMP Good Manufacturing Practice KLBD (Kosher)

Formula

KLBD (Kosher)

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Jamun Seed Powder by Bixa Botanical label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Jamun Seed Powder by Bixa Botanical

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size3 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container66 Amounts shown are per serving.

Eugenia jambolana, Powder

Interacts with
186 drugs
3 Gram(s) per serving

Jambolan (Syzygium cumini), also called Java plum or black plum, is a tropical fruit tree traditionally used for blood sugar and digestive complaints....

Eugenia jambolana, Powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Jamun Seed Powder by Bixa Botanical Drug Interactions

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186Drugs
186 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Jamun Seed Powder with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Eugenia jambolana, Powder3 drug types · 186 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Animal research shows that jambolan seed and bark extracts can lower blood glucose levels. Theoretically, jambolan might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs. This might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients. Monitor blood glucose levels closely.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates

There is some in vitro evidence that jambolan can inhibit CYP2C9. Theoretically, concomitant use of jambolan with CYP2C9 substrates may increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Sitagliptin (Januvia)

Animal research shows that jambolan seed extract reduces the sitagliptin maximum plasma concentration and area under the curve by 39% and 22%, respectively. However, blood glucose levels were actually reduced to a greater extent in mice taking jambolan and sitagliptin in combination when compared with either product taken alone. Theoretically, jambolan seed extract might alter the clearance of sitagliptin, although this may not alter the clinical effects of sitagliptin.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Jamun Seed Powder, from the product label.

Bixa Botanical

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Name
Bixa Botanical
Street Address
80-83, Long Lane
City
London
ZipCode
ECIA9ET
Web Address
www.bixabotanical.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Jamun Seed Powder by Bixa Botanical: Common Questions

Does Jamun Seed Powder by Bixa Botanical interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Jamun Seed Powder has a known interaction with 186 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Jamun Seed Powder contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is jambolan seed powder safe to take during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
No — the safety data advises against supplements during pregnancy and breastfeeding. There isn't enough information to know concentrated doses are safe. If you're pregnant, planning to conceive, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Will this help my blood sugar or diabetes?
The evidence we hold is insufficient to rate — we don't have reliable data on how well it works in people. Animal studies suggest it may lower blood glucose, but that's not proof. Your pharmacist can discuss whether this fits your situation.
What is jambolan, exactly?
Jambolan (Eugenia jambolana) is a seed from a tropical fruit tree used in traditional medicine, especially in South Asia. The fruit itself is eaten as food, but this product is a concentrated supplement powder.
Why does the label say jambolan interacts with so many medications?
Jambolan may slow how your liver clears drugs that use a specific metabolic pathway (CYP2C9), which affects over 180 different medications — blood thinners, heart drugs, pain relievers, and others. That's why checking your exact prescriptions is important before you start.
If jambolan lowers blood sugar, can I use it alongside my diabetes medicine?
Not without close monitoring and your doctor's okay. Jambolan can lower blood sugar on its own, so combining it with diabetes medication raises the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Your blood glucose levels need watching, and your medication dose may need adjusting.
Are there any side effects listed for jambolan?
No adverse effects are documented in our data. That said, concentrated supplement doses haven't been well studied in people — the fruit is eaten as food, but medicinal amounts are less clear.

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The Full Monographs Behind Jamun Seed Powder’s Ingredients

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Jamun Seed Powder's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 7 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Jambolan 7 references
  1. Teixeira CC, Weinert LS, Barbosa DC, et al. Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care 2004;27:3019-20.
  2. Sharma SB, Nasir A, Prabhu KM, et al. Hypoglycaemic and hypolipidemic effect of ethanolic extract of seeds of Eugenia jambolana in alloxan-induced diabetic rabbits. J Ethnopharmacol 2003;85:201-6. PubMed
  3. Sridhar SB, Sheetal UD, Pai MR, Shastri MS. Preclinical evaluation of the antidiabetic effect of Eugenia jambolana seed powder in streptozotocin-diabetic rats. Braz J Med Biol Res 2005;38:463-8. PubMed
  4. Villasenor IM, Lamadrid MR. Comparative anti-hyperglycemic potentials of medicinal plants. J Ethnopharmacol 2006;104:129-31. PubMed
  5. Chinni S, Dubala A, Kosaraju J, et al. Effect of crude extract of Eugenia jambolana Lam. on human cytochrome P450 enzymes. Phytother Res 2014;28(11):1731-4. doi: 10.1002/ptr.5137.
  6. Vora A, Varghese A, Kachwala Y, et al. Eugenia jambolana extract reduces the systemic exposure of Sitagliptin and improves conditions associated with diabetes: A pharmacokinetic and a pharmacodynamic herb-drug interaction study. J Tradit Complement Med. 2 PubMed
  7. Araújo GR, Teles BSBS, Xoteslem GC, Gratieri T, Fortes RC, Novaes MR. Randomized, double-blind clinical trial comparing the healing of stasis ulcers in lower limbs with standard hydrocolloid gel dressings and with dressings with Syzygium cumini extract. P PubMed

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